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VIP1963
Motorola Advanced IP High-Definition Set-top with DVR
Strengthen your IP Video leadership – Count on Motorola’s VIP1963 to help
you deliver innovative, advanced IP HDTV and HD DVR experiences to your
premium customers.
Highlights
• Easy to use and install
○○ Connects to High
Definition or Standard
Definition TVs
○○ Offers superior high
definition video and all
digital sound quality
○○ Supports Standard
Definition and High
Definition (SD/HD)
high-quality digital
video
○○ Supports 5.1 digital
audio
• Equipped with an
integrated up to 320 GB
hard disk drive (HDD) for
DVR (watch and record)
functionality
The Motorola VIP1963 is a compact, superior,
HDTV IP set-top with a built-in hard disk drive for
DVR functionality. The VIP1963 allows operators to
expand their subscriber base, increase customer
satisfaction, and grow their average revenue per user
by offering their consumers rich home entertainment
experiences with crystal clear HD picture and
surround sound. It provides the added convenience
of watching one channel while enabling personalized
DVR control of another channel – as well as the
flexibility of watching on-demand services whenever
they want.
The VIP1963 offers subscribers the latest advanced
IPTV experiences and features, including,
Capabilities:
• Digital TV functionality, high-quality broadcast TV
and interactive electronic program guide (EPG)
• Two-way IP capabilities to support multiple
interactive TV applications, such as Video/TV on
demand, and DVR, including timeshifting with
trick play, and scheduled recordings
• Feature-rich interactive applications and graphics,
such as Flicker, RSS news feed, and home
networking (DLNA)
The VIP1963 is part of Motorola’s comprehensive,
secure, flexible, reliable, scalable, and open end• Digital video scaling and hardware support for
to-end IPTV Solution Suite, enabling operators to
picture-in-picture
effectively compete with traditional TV broadcasters,
while bringing down the cost of delivering
compelling next-gen HD IP video experiences. With
Features:
deployment of the VIP1963 operators will retain highvalue customers and grow their subscriber base,
• A high-end system-on-a-chip (SoC) single 450
increase average revenue per user (ARPU), lower
MHz 800+ DMIPS microprocessor and enhanced
capital spending, all while improving customer loyalty
graphics to decode HD and SD digital TV and
and retention.
output high-quality surround sound audio
With the VIP1963, Motorola redefines the IP Video
experience, enabling operators to accelerate their
time to revenue, while providing their subscribers
with a quality, next-generation IPTV.
The VIP1963 allows operators to deliver a myriad
of differentiated offerings—meeting the growing
consumer demand for personalized video content
and delivery options—while balancing the operator’s
need to closely manage their capital investment and
operating expenses.
• High performing capabilities:
○○ Two-way IP data communication
○○ 256 MB DRAM
○○ 64 MB Flash memory
○○ 160 or 320 GB
• Full range of industry-standard audio, video and
data inputs / outputs
○○ Rear panel interfaces include - Ethernet, USB,
dual SCART, HDMI™, Component video,
analog and digital audio
○○ Front panel interfaces include Status LED and
IR receiver
○○ Optional – SmartCard interface
○○ Optional – front panel display and control keys
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VIP1963
Motorola Advanced IP High-Definition Set-top with DVR
More Highlights
• Interactive IP set-top
- supports multiple
feature rich advanced
applications and graphics
like Electronic Program
Guides (EPG), Multicast
TV and Video-On-Demand
(VOD)
• Support for secure Digital
Rights Management
(DRM) and conditional
access systems with
integrated Secure
Processor
• Supports High-Definition
Multimedia Interface™
(HDMI) connectivity with
High-Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection
(HDCP)
• Supports multiple IR
protocols – Universal
Remote Control friendly
• Secure - Rovi® and
CGMS-A analog copy
protection schemes
• Supports multiple video
codecs for optimum
deployment flexibility
- MPEG-4 (H.264) and
MPEG-2
• Environmentally friendly
- CoC v8 compliant, and
RoHS compliant
The VIP1963 is powered by the Motorola KreaTVTM
application platform. KreaTV uses the Linux kernel
and provides open, well-defined APIs for application
development and customizations. The KreaTV
Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) offers operators,
as well as third party integrators, a fast track to
high-quality, revenue-generating digital TV offerings
as well as value-added services combining TV and
Internet media. KreaTV is integrated with leading
VOD, middleware and conditional access systems.
As a global leader in IPTV solutions, Motorola
offers service providers quick time-to-revenue IPTV
deployments with flexible service/content packages
for consumers, new billing options, and end-user
personalization. At the same time, Motorola’s
IPTV software and services portfolio increases an
operator’s ability to differentiate and personalize
offerings across multiple media, generating new
revenue opportunities and improving the customer
care system.
KreaTV™ highlights:
•
High performance graphics
•
Powerful UI engines (HTML or SVG)
•
DLNA support for media sharing and connected
home features
•
Efficient web browser (WebKit)
•
Support for a variety of codecs and media
formats
•
Integrated tools for QoS and monitoring
The VIP1003/VIP19x3 Series Set-top Family
This product comparison matrix summarizes the VIP1003/VIP19x3 platform hardware architecture. The models
in these series run the same software and can co-exist on the same network, enabling service providers to
maximize their capital investment, while deploying flexible market segmentation.
Model
Type
Region
VIP1003
VIP1903
VIP1903T
VIP1963
VIP1963T
Low cost IP
IP
IP/DVB-T
IP with
HDD
IP/DVB-T
with HDD
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
RAM
256 MB
256 MB
256 MB
256 MB
256 MB
Applications FLASH
64 MB
64 MB
64 MB
64 MB
64 MB
160/320 GB
160/320 GB
Tuner
1 DVB-T
HDD
2 DVB-T
HDMI
1
1
1
1
1
SCART
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)
RGB
**
S-Video
CVBS
**
**
**
**
**
Audio R+L
**
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TOSLINK
S/PDIF
1
USB 2.0
1
2
2
2
2
Smart Card interface
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Display and Keys
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
* Available in TV SCART
** Available in SCART
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Motorola Advanced IP High-Definition Set-top with DVR
Specifications
In addition to delivering highquality digital video products to
its customers, Motorola is also
committed to helping its customers
reduce their environmental
footprint. We approach this in
several ways: improving the
environmental profile of our
products, running our operations
in a safe and energy-efficient
manner and helping our customers
to be greener when they use our
products.
Video Interfaces
High definition TV:
Standard definition TV: Video Codecs:
Audio
Digital audio:
Analog audio: Motorola’s VIP Series set-tops help
service providers lower their energy Audio Codecs: consumption, thereby helping
them reduce their carbon footprint. Motorola has a global commitment
to be part of the solution to climate
change, and has worked for
years to continually improve our
environmental profile. We are in
step with our customers and their
increasing interest in partnering
with a company that helps them
reduce their environmental impact,
while offering compelling products
to help them grow their ecoconscious customer base.
Motorola is working to make
products with a reduced
environmental impact. In the
development of our nextgeneration VIP series set-tops,
we have focused on energy
efficiency, lead-free manufacturing,
and packaging / recycling
enhancements. Depending on
models and market, our units are
compliant with European Code of
Conduct regulations. In addition,
the devices and power supplies
are lead-free and RoHS compliant.
Finally, all new VIP set-tops use
environmentally friendly package
designs. They are available in single
bulk pack boxes that eliminate
the use of suspension plastic and
reduce box size, thereby reducing
waste and transport costs.
Motorola’s VIP set-top packaging
is 100% recyclable and is marked
with standard recycling codes to
make it easier for our customers to
identify recycling opportunities.
Other Interfaces
IR receiver for remote:
USB: Ethernet: Power input:
Optional:
HDMI with HDCP v1.2, YPbPr for component video
Dual SCART with RGB,
CVBS and S-Video output
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), VC-1, WMV9
Optical (Toslink) and electrical S/PDIF
L/R RCA stereo connectors
Dolby® Digital, MPEG-1
(MUSICAM), MP3, AAC LC,
HE-AAC
36 kHz
Two USB 2.0 connectors
(rear panel)
10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
5.7 VDC, 3A
SmartCard interface
(ISO 7816 [1/2/3])
4 digit 14 segment alpha-
numeric LED display and touch keys (front panel)
Software
KreaTV application platform Operating system: Linux® 2.6
Software upgrade: Remote software download/
upgrade
Copy protection: Rovi 7.01, CGMS-A, HDCP v1.2
Video Resolution
NTSC: PAL:
High Definition: 480i, 480p
576i, 576p
720p, 1080i, 1080p
Processing
CPU: DRAM: Flash:
HDD:
450 MHz 800+ DMIPS
256 MB
64 MB
160 or 320 GB
Middleware
KreaTV:
Open platform supports multiple middleware solutions
Security
KreaTV: Open platform supports multiple DRM/CA solutions Advanced secure chipset with PKI/secure boot
Accessories
NYXTM: MRCU180 (optional):
MKB22 (optional): USB120IR (optional): Standard remote control
Multi-unit remote control
Keyboard
IR Extender
Physical
Dimensions: Weight:
Power: Power consumption:
Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: 252 mm x 178 mm x 57 mm (WxDxH)
1.4 kg
External power supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz in,
5.7 VDC 3A out
9.8W Max
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
8% to 95% (non-condensing)
Other
Limited warranty
Compliance Two years
RoHS, CE, WEEE and CoC v8
Some features and codecs are dependent on software version
and/or involve additional license fees.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Compliant with the European Commission
Code of Conduct (CoC) v8
COMPLIANT
Motorola, Inc.
www.motorola.com
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered and KreaTV and Nyx are trademarked in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Rovi is a protected trademark of Rovi Corp. © Motorola Inc. 2010. All rights reserved.
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